Seattle Wind Symphony & Chorus: 8th Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular

• Sarah Viens, cornet

John Stafford Smith — The Star-Spangled Banner
Kimberly Archer — Fanfare Politeia
Arthur Frackenpohl — American Folk Song Suite
Omar Thomas / Traditional — Shenandoah
Herbert L. Clarke — Stars in a Velvety Sky
Samuel Barber — Commando March
Sammy Nestico — Salute to American Jazz
Morton Gould — Symphonette No. 2 (Pavanne)
Jack Norworth / Albert Von Tilzer — Take Me Out to the Ball Game (arranged by Dr. Linda Gingrich)
Aaron Copland — "The Promise of Living" from The Tender Land
Various — Salute to the Armed Forces (arranged by Jari Villanueva)
John Philip Sousa — The Stars and Stripes Forever

Join Seattle Wind Symphony for our 8th Star-Spangled Spectacular!

This annual concert, in Seattle’s world-class Benaroya Hall, is a "Birthday Celebration for America" and will feature a variety of festive American classics, both old and new. The program includes selections by Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, Omar Thomas, Sammy Nestico, and John Phillip Sousa. The performance will feature guest soloist Sarah Viens, principal trumpet of Pacific Northwest Ballet.

Dr. John Falskow, Seattle Wind Symphony artistic director and conductor, leads the ensemble with an eye for celebrating diversity in compositions for wind band. We are joined again by the wonderful Seattle Wind Symphony Chorus, led by Dr. Linda Gingrich. Dave Beck of Classical KING-FM 98.1 returns as the concert host and announcer.

Your support helps Seattle Wind Symphony bring this celebratory performance to Benaroya Hall. To make a donation to Seattle Wind Symphony, please visit seattlewindsymphony.org/donate.

About Seattle Wind Symphony

Seattle Wind Symphony is a premier wind band in the Pacific Northwest, conducted by Dr. John Falskow. Seattle Wind Symphony is dedicated to connecting the Puget Sound community through vibrant, accessible, and captivating performances. We feature a diverse array of composers, both living and historical; local Pacific Northwest soloists; and compositions spanning many musical styles. We strive to inspire a love of the unique resonance of a woodwind, brass, and percussion ensemble in audiences of all ages.

http://www.seattlewindsymphony.org/

About Seattle Wind Symphony Chorus

http://seattlewindsymphony.org/Musicians/Chorus.php

About Sarah Viens, cornet

Sarah Viens is Principal Trumpet of the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, Eugene Symphony, Auburn Symphony, and Orchestra Next. Sarah also can be seen performing with the Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Oregon Ballet Theater, and Portland Opera. She is also Second Trumpet with the Sunriver Music Festival, and often plays with the Oregon Bach Festival and Astoria Music Festivals.

https://sarahviens.com/